Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

East Tennessee Spine and Sport is an outpatient physical therapy company locally owned and operated in Knoxville, TN. We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in Hardin Valley.

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Directing and supporting patient care in the clinic under the supervision of our Physical Therapists and Clinic Director.
• Position will include Orthopedic cases.
• Develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for reconditioning exercises for patients.
• Documenting and assuring patient’s progress according to standard clinical procedures.
• Providing motivation and support as well as guidance to the patients.
• Develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for home exercise program and assure that the patient understands how to maintain the achievement of our program to the best of his/her ability, helping to prevent further medical problems related to the injury or disease.
• Interaction with physicians, nurse practitioners and insurance companies regarding patients.
• Policing clinic area (e.g. safety, water, towels, tidiness)
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Must have PTA License
• Must be available to work 5 days a week, with at least 2 evenings (until 7 pm)
• Insurance Benefits available for full time employees.
• New physical therapy assistant graduates are welcome.
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
  
  

Medical Specialty:

• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Sports Medicine
  
  

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
  
  

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)
  
  

License/Certification:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
  
  

Ability to Relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37932: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  
  

Work Location: In person